BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 8) - Jim Ploeger was named the Southwestern Athletic Conference Pitcher of the Week announced today by the conference office.

Ploeger, a 6-3, 230 pitcher from Almere Netherlands picked up a 3-2 win over Prairie View A&M, this past weekend as he pitched eight innings and striking out 10 in his appearance on the mound.

For the week, Ploeger recorded a 2.25 ERA as he gave up six hits and two earned runs in the 34 batters he faced.

Ploeger is currently 4-2 with a 2.52 ERA, who has allowed 34 hits, and struck out 39 in his 39.1 innings on the mound for UAPB.